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June 2025 Newsletter
This event, founded by the Audio Publishers Association, celebrates the “increasing accessibility and awareness of audiobooks. Audiobooks offer educational, entertaining, and inclusive value, particularly for individuals with print disabilities or those with busy lifestyles.” The American Library Association reports that 40% of audiobook usage comes from libraries, with subscriptions and purchases accounting for the rest.
Happy Spring March 2025 Newsletter
I know I’m a little late for Happy New Year. But so far, 2025 has been busy.
November 2024 Newsletter
12 Days of Sisters in Crime Christmas
Catch up with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Sisters in Crime authors by participating in the 12 Days of Sisters in Crime Christmas promotion. Each day, a different FLGC author will be featured on the FLGC Sisters in Crime Facebook page, the featured author’s Facebook and/or Instagram, shared on my Facebook page, and more. The feature will include an author interview and updates on their works in progress, and each author will have a book-related prize or giveaway.
Happy Book Birthday "Murder with a Terrace View"
Today, September 3rd, is the publication day for Murder with a Terrace View, the first book in the Harrington House Mystery Series. It is now available at all booksellers, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org, etc.
Announcement - Pub Date Sept 3rd for Murder with a Terrace View
August 2024 Newsletter - New Release Cover Reveal
I am so excited to share the book cover for Murder with a Terrace View. As newsletter subscribers, you get the first look. I like it. I hope you do, too. Palmetto Publishing will publish it in hardback, paperback, and ebook formats on September 3rd. Pre-orders will begin soon.
Yes, there was a slight name change, as recommended by the editor. Technically, the victim is not killed in the Terrace Room of the Harrington House Bed and Breakfast, but on the terrace—thus the name change.
September Newsletter
Events Planned --- Book Launches for
Paradise is Deadly – Gripping Tales from Florida’s Gulf Coast
Summer 2023 Newsletter
Paradise is Deadly – Gripping Tales from Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime - Coming Soon to your Favorite Bookstore
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Redemption in Mariposa Beach Featured in Spring Break Bookapalooza
December 2022 Newsletter
Merry Christmas - December 2022 Newsletter
Redemption Book Launch
“Redemption in Mariposa Beach” is LAUNCHED!
June 2022 Newsletter
“Redemption in Mariposa Beach” is Now Available.
Redemption in Mariposa Beach was released on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback to some very nice reviews and comments on Amazon, Goodreads, and Facebook.New Year 2022 Newsletter
Happy New Year and Welcome to My Newsletter
In this newsletter, you'll receive an update on the release of my upcoming book 4 in my Mariposa Cafe Mystery series, Redemption in Mariposa Beach, my current work in progress, Murder in the Terrace Room, and generally what I'm doing and reading. Take a look! Check back soon for some recipes featured in Redemption in Mariposa Beach.
This Month's Newsletter
May Newsletter
Happy Spring Everyone:
I hope you all are doing well. I’ve received both of my COVID shots and I’m looking forward to traveling to see my daughter and granddaughter in Cincinnati next month. Read on to see what's coming up:
Holiday Newsletter
Welcome to the holiday edition of my newsletter.
October Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of my newsletter. It’s Fall, my favorite time of year. Living in Florida, I miss the season change and fall colors. This year, I got my fix. We recently returned from a short trip to the Smoky Mountains. We spent a whole day driving through the park and we even saw a bear. I guess I’m good for a while. What about you?